Mount Olympus [4]

Rayah

Someone touches my shoulder and I turn around to see my mom, her green eyes gleaming as she looks at my kids, "So beautiful," She whispers, smiling.

I nod and flash a smile, "Yeah."

She makes herself my height and less glowing, nodding at the others before checking over me.

Nic

I sit up and watch, unable to take my eyes off the love goddess. Jace seems unaffected, even unaware, and caught up with the children again. I shake my head and sigh, tapping the floor to a different song.

Rayah

My mom hears his tapping and flashes that award-winning smile of hers, "I love that song," She starts humming it, smiling as she plays with my hair.

I let her and close my eyes, leaning against her.

Nic

I stop tapping, freezing completely, and wonder why exactly I'm still here. This is so awkward... and weird. I should have robbed half the town by now.

Rayah

I open my eyes and feel something bad coming, looking up at my mom. She swallows and sighs, "Hades. Ugh," She mutters, flashing a smile, "Your uncle wants a visit."

I sigh and stand, "I guess I should go visit then?"

She nods, standing as well before taking a deep breath, "Yep."

Nic

"Yeah.... I will not be accompanying you on that one," I mutter, shaking my head. I'd rather not meet death.. in any form.. this early.

Rayah

My mom looks at Nic and motions him towards her, "C'mere."

Nic

I study her back before reluctantly standing and walking cautiously towards her, "What?"

Rayah

I study my mom and she grins, "Your going with her."

"What?!" I look at her.

"Oh shush," She cuts me off.

I cross my arms and glare at Nic.

Nic

"No... I'm not," I say, "I'm not visiting that place until I'm dead and it's my time to be judged. Sorry. A thief is not welcome there alive."

Rayah

My mother Facepalms herself, "If I kiss you will you do it?"

I take a step back and glance around.

Nic

I study her before shaking my head, "No, I'm done kissing people who mean nothing to me."

Rayah

I shake my head and just go on my own, my mom flashing out. I walk into the main hall and take a deep breath, knocking on the Underworld's castle's door.

Nic

I shrug and sit on the chair across from the couch, Jace glaring at me. I study him before sighing and flicking the side of his head, walking out.

You owe me. Big time, brother.

I hurry to the Main Court and catch up with Rayah, my nerves jumbling inside me.

"Blame your idiot of a boy... whatever he is," I tell her, standing at her side, "But I'm telling you this won't end well."

Rayah

I shrug at Nic and the door opens, my uncle sitting in his throne.

"Rayah!" he chuckles, motioning me to him, "Come."

I watch him and flash a smile before walking closer.